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Fort Miles Historical Area
Cape Henlopen State Park
15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958
Phone: (302)644-5007
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Battery 519 Museum Tours
- DATE: September 4, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Join an historical interpreter for a guided tour of a World War II coastal defense gun battery. See the updates and renovations to this historic site as you learn about the history of Fort Miles and the future plans for the Fort Miles Historic Area. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Lantern Tours of Fort Miles
- DATE: September 4, 2010
- TIME: 1900 – 2030 (7 – 8:30 p.m.)
Tour the Fort Miles Gun Battery by lantern light with an historical interpreter. Hear some of the true stories and learn how Fort Miles defended our coast 24/7 during World War II. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
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- DATE: September 11, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Join an historical interpreter for a guided tour of a World War II coastal defense gun battery. See the updates and renovations to this historic site as you learn about the history of Fort Miles and the future plans for the Fort Miles Historic Area. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Lantern Tours of Fort Miles
- DATE: September 18, 2010
- TIME: 1900 – 2030 (7 – 8:30 p.m.)
Tour the Fort Miles Gun Battery by lantern light with an historical interpreter. Hear some of the true stories and learn how Fort Miles defended our coast 24/7 during World War II. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Fire Power Tour
- DATE: September 25, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Tour Fort Miles and see the artillery pieces that protected our coast during World War II. Learn how and why these weapons worked, participate in a gun drill, witness a firing demonstration and discover why Cape Henlopen was so heavily fortified. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. Limited to 20. $5 per person
[top]World War II Games for Kids
- DATE: October 2, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Children ages 8 to 12 are encouraged to join the historical interpreters from Fort Miles for fun and learning games about WWII. Get real military training on hand signals, concealment exercises, code breaking and more! Limited to 12. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $3 per child
[top]Lantern Tours of Fort Miles
- DATE: October 2, 2010
- TIME: 1800 – 1930 (6 – 7:30 p.m.)
Tour the Fort Miles Gun Battery by lantern light with an historical interpreter. Hear some of the true stories and learn how Fort Miles defended our coast 24/7 during World War II. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Battery 519 Museum Tours
- DATE: October 9, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Join an historical interpreter for a guided tour of a World War II coastal defense gun battery. See the updates and renovations to this historic site as you learn about the history of Fort Miles and the future plans for the Fort Miles Historic Area. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Lantern Tours of Fort Miles
- DATE: October 30, 2010
- TIME: 1800 – 1930 (6 – 7:30 p.m.)
Tour the Fort Miles Gun Battery by lantern light with an historical interpreter. Hear some of the true stories and learn how Fort Miles defended our coast 24/7 during World War II. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]FHMA Open Battery Day
- DATE: November 6, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join Fort Miles volunteers and see the latest efforts to restore this World War II battery. Food, beverages and merchandise will be on sale. All sales and donations benefit the Fort Miles Historical Association and their efforts to help Delaware State Parks restore Battery 519. Free
[top]Battery 519 Museum Tours
- DATE: November 13, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Join an historical interpreter for a guided tour of a World War II coastal defense gun battery. See the updates and renovations to this historic site as you learn about the history of Fort Miles and the future plans for the Fort Miles Historic Area. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Battery 519 Museum Tours
- DATE: November 27, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Join an historical interpreter for a guided tour of a World War II coastal defense gun battery. See the updates and renovations to this historic site as you learn about the history of Fort Miles and the future plans for the Fort Miles Historic Area. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Battery 519 Museum Tours
- DATE: December 11, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Join an historical interpreter for a guided tour of a World War II coastal defense gun battery. See the updates and renovations to this historic site as you learn about the history of Fort Miles and the future plans for the Fort Miles Historic Area. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
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